Age, gender, motivation, learning style, and length of language learning can impact the usage of language learning strategies. Younger learners tend to use metacognitive strategies more, while older adults use metacognitive self-management strategies more. Females generally use more strategies than males, though some studies found males used more strategies in certain contexts. Motivation is positively correlated with increased strategy usage. Learning style also influences strategy selection - social learners prefer social and interactive strategies. Longer language learning experience correlates with using a wider variety of cognitive and memory strategies.